Going to the races is an event that’s enjoyed by the masses. And it’s easy to see why: you get to dress up and maybe win some cash. But many racing venues now also offer alternative entertainment to bring in the crowds. An example of this is this summer’s racecourse…
Beer, bratwurst and bumper cars will be returning to York Racecourse this October, the organisers of Yorktoberfest announced today, following its hugely popular debut last year. York’s very own Oktoberfest sold out all sessions last year, even with extra dates being added. This year’s Yorktoberfest will have greater capacity and…
Last weekend we were lucky enough to go along to ‘Vino Latino – A Taste of South America’ a wine tasting session with the fabulous Emma – The Wine Lady. We were there to learn about and try out six premium South American wines in a fun and informal…
Lunch at The Guy Fawkes Inn Review – The Guy Fawkes Inn can be found on High Petergate, right next to St Michael Le Belfrey Church and in the shadow of the Minster. It’s a gorgeous and historic building and according to their website the “very birthplace of the…
Pubs with the Best Beer Gardens in York – there are lots of fabulous pubs with beer gardens in York. I am working on visiting as many as I can and expanding the list all the time! Guy Fawkes Inn 25 High Petergate, York, YO1 7HP The Guy Fawkes…
Over 30 acts, musicians and interactive workshops announced for York’s new Spring festival, YorkLife A new spring festival is being brought to York this April to showcase local talent in the city in the form of musicians, performers, comedians and much more. Organised by Make It York, YorkLife will see…
An exciting new gin joint is coming to York’s Coppergate Centre – housing everything gin-related under one roof. The Distillery will house an interactive visitor attraction, a high-end cocktail bar, and will actually make gin in a beautiful copper and steel still. It will also offer gin tasting, gin making…
Best Things to do in York – We have been very lucky to be included with some over wonderful bloggers in this giveaway for a £200 Amazon gift card. We always like to take part and do our bit if we can. What would you spend £200 on? For me…
Last weekend we visited Impossible York to try out their Sunday Lunch offering. Impossible is housed in the iconic Grade II listed Terry’s Chocolate Orange building. It’s beautiful both inside and out. For Sunday lunch, they offer Beef Rump, Pork Belly or Glazed Celeriac, all served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire…
Moxy Hotel York Review – we recently stayed at the Moxy hotel in York. It’s a great location on Stonebow/Peasholme Green, right next door to The Black Swan pub – a five minute walk from the Shambles, so really very central. It’s slightly set back from the road, and whilst it…